Question

select the correct values in the table.
type of covalent bond how many shared electron pairs in the bond? how many electrons in the bond?
single bond

double bond

triple bond

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Explanation:

Step1: Recall single - bond definition

A single covalent bond has 1 shared electron pair. Since each electron pair has 2 electrons, it has 2 electrons.

Step2: Recall double - bond definition

A double covalent bond has 2 shared electron pairs. So it has 2×2 = 4 electrons.

Step3: Recall triple - bond definition

A triple covalent bond has 3 shared electron pairs. So it has 3×2=6 electrons.

Answer:

Type of covalent bond	How many shared electron pairs in the bond?	How many electrons in the bond?
double bond	2	4
triple bond	3	6